Logic and conversation: The case of free choice

@article{Aloni2022LogicAC,
  title={Logic and conversation: The case of free choice},
  author={Maria Aloni},
  journal={Semantics and Pragmatics},
  year={2022}
}
  • M. Aloni
  • Published 2 June 2022
  • Philosophy
  • Semantics and Pragmatics
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